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IL HB5328

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rita

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the 20 mph school zone speed limit to apply on "local, county, or State" roadways on public school property, clarifying jurisdiction beyond just public thoroughfares

  • Defines "school" to include public and private primary/secondary schools, religious schools, and nursery schools for purposes of the speed limit requirement

  • Sets school zone hours from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days when children are present and close enough to traffic to create a potential hazard

  • Expands park zone street definitions to include "State or local" streets adjacent to park zones that are designated by local ordinance, where 20 mph limits apply when children are within 50 feet of traffic

  • Maintains existing penalties: school zone violations carry $150 minimum fine (first offense) and $300 (subsequent); park zone violations carry $250 minimum fine (first) and $500 (subsequent), with enhanced misdemeanor charges for excessive speeding in school zones

Legislative Description

VEH CD–PARK & SCHOOL ZONES

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0978

5/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules4/6/2022
Transportation4/1/2022
Assignments3/30/2022
Transportation3/16/2022
Assignments3/9/2022
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges2/9/2022
Rules1/31/2022

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